Adolescent Therapy in Largo, FL
Is your teen quieter than usual? Do they seem more stressed about school, or perhaps they're no longer interested in activities they once loved? As teens navigate the complexities of growing up, it’s natural for them to face emotional and mental health struggles, but sometimes these challenges can be difficult to manage on their own.
At Therapy for Cycle Breakers, we have a team of therapists who specialize in providing compassionate, teen-focused therapy that will help YOUR cope with the pressures they face. Whether they're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or navigating changes in their social or academic lives, we’re here to provide a safe space where they can express themselves, build resilience, and develop the tools they need to thrive.
Our goal is to support your teen in finding their voice, rediscovering their passions, and overcoming the obstacles standing in their way.
If you’re noticing changes in your teen’s behavior or mood, don’t wait—help is just a conversation away.
Schedule a FREE consultation today and let’s take the first step toward supporting your teen’s mental health and well-being
Why is teen therapy so important right now?
Teens have a lot of pressures these days. There is so much more input into their lives and most teens struggle to find balance. From pressures of college, to social media teens are often comparing their lives to others.
Adolescent therapy helps teens deal with specific emotions. It can also help navigate challenges facing adolescents, manage life stressors, and adjust to major changes.
Symptoms of teens with depression might include:
Behavior changes
Loss of interest in activities
Withdrawn
Sad, down, or increase sleep
Use of alcohol or drugs
Agitation or restlessness — for example, pacing, hand-wringing or an inability to sit still
Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
Frequent complaints of unexplained body aches and headaches, which may include frequent visits to the school nurse
Social isolation
What are the benefits of therapy for teens?
It improves teens’ mental health
When teens go through counseling, they learn how to deal with stress and manage their emotional health. Counseling can help them better handle depression, anxiety, anger management, and addictions. As a result, teens gain the tools they need to live healthy lives that don’t involve self-medication or self-destructive habits.
It increases confidence
Counseling helps boost teenagers’ self-esteem and increases their sense of autonomy. In addition, teenagers learn positive coping skills and better understand themselves and what they want in life. A therapist can also provide helpful insights into parenting style, family dynamics, and other challenges related to learning to be independent of one’s parents.
It improves school performance
Counseling can increase teens’ motivation and help them set their priorities straight. When they have a better grasp of who they truly are and what motivates them, it is easier to achieve academic success that comes from internal drive rather than multiple distractions.
It helps with relationships
A therapist can help teens establish healthy interpersonal boundaries and develop positive relationships with others. As a result, teens gain confidence in their social abilities and strategies to navigate tricky social situations. This improvement in communication skills helps lessen bullying or any other form of peer pressure.
It boosts self-esteem
In counseling, teens gain a greater sense of who they are and what makes them happy. In addition, they learn positive coping skills that can last a lifetime. The relief that comes with feeling heard and understood is immeasurable in its significance. Many teens report feeling happier after just one session.
FAQs
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A combination of talk therapy and/or medication can be very effective for most teens with depression. Our therapist provide a variety of therapy from DBT (emotional regulation), CBT (shifting negative thoughts) to trauma recovery. A list of our therapists are below.
If your teen has severe depression or is in danger of self-harm, he or she may need a hospital stay or may need to participate in an outpatient treatment program until symptoms improve.
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Jennifer Vincent provides teen therapy in person and telehealth.
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Symptoms for teen depression can include; restlessness, increase social withdrawal, no longer interested in activities they once enjoyed, moody, poor grades, difficulties handling moods and much more. If you are wondering if your teen might be depressed a teenage depression therapist here can help you determine through a therapy assessment if your teen needs therapy. We want to help support your family!
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Therapy is for all ages and can be a helpful tool to learn coping skills. Kids and teens need therapy when they have problems they can't cope with alone. Or they need help when problems affect how well they do, feel, or act. If things don't get better on their own, kids may need therapy so things can improve.
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We do not take insurance. Our office only takes LYRA all other insurance are considered out of network. We believe treatment should not be dictated by insurance companies and want to provide the best treatment necessary.
We can provide you with a Superbill to send to your insurance company for reimbursement.
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We offer therapy in person at our Largo office and online throughout Florida, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Email us at jennifer@therapyforcyclebreakers.com